Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Guatemala
Guatemala: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 0.65 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Guatemala, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Guatemala is 0.65, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 6,400.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Guatemala peaked at 0.65 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
That places Guatemala 90th out of 212 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.219 | 0 | 0.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.57 | 0.53 | 0.65 | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Guatemala
- Fuel imports 15.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.8% (2024)
- Gas production 0.777 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 42.22 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.777 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 42.22 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 12.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 64.92 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Guatemala?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Guatemala was 0.65 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 0.65 in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Guatemala rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Guatemala ranks 90th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6,400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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